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I found this on the computer. I think it is what you are looking for. I copied it and I am pasting it.. Good luck!
Herringbone Paint Stick Table
Supplies:
table
paint sticks
wood glue
wood filler
sandpaper and sander
saw
miter box
Step 1: Cut paint strips into five inch sticks
I used about 25 paint sticks for this project.
We cut each paint strip individually with a saw in a miter box.
I used 34 five inch sticks to start the base of the pattern for the table and then
filled in around the edges with other smaller pieces.
Step 2: Paint base of table
Step 3: Measure 2 1/2 inches from the edge of the table and place a strip of blue painter’s tape.
The blue painter’s tape is your guide for the edge of the first row.
It is very important that you line up the first row properly so the rest of the herringbone pieces are straight.
Line up first two pieces with tape and a square ruler.
Apply wood glue and let dry.
Step 4: Using blue tape as your guide continue laying pieces of paint stick.
Line up edge of pieces on tape to keep the pattern straight.
Glue each piece in place with wood glue.
Follow the herringbone pattern as shown.
Step 5: Repeat step 4 until the basic pattern is laid
Once pattern is laid and glued in place, measure side spaces and cut side pieces to fit.
Don’t worry if the sides don’t line up perfectly, the sides will be sanded to match later.
Step 6: Fill gaps with wood putty
After your paint strips are all laid in a herringbone pattern, there will be some that don’t match up perfectly.
Use stainable wood putty to fill in gaps.
Follow directions on package.
Let dry.
Step 7: Sand entire table top.
The strips are made of pine which is extremely soft and sands easily.
Round the edges of the table top until the sides are uniform and lined up.
Sand where putty has dried and sand any uneven pieces of paint stick.
Step 8: Stain table top
Follow directions on stain for application.
I used Minwax Provincial.
Apply two coats and follow up with a water based polyurethane to seal the wood.
This project is relatively simple and so inexpensive to make.
It looks like a high-end piece from an expensive retail store.
Here’s the after….in all her paint stick tabletop glory.
From ugly duckling to the belle of the ball.